Team Dionysus Conceptual Design Review Alijah SmithChris Koncilja Elise KowalskiJosh Tiras Mike BeachBecca Seigel September 22, 2009 Fall 2009 Rev A

Name of team memberSpecialties Alijah SmithDesign modification, IR specialist, historian Chris KonciljaDesign modification, UV specialist Elise KowalskiTeam leader, safety, photodiode specialist Josh TirasSoftware modification, camera programmer, photodiode specialist Mike BeachTester, UV specialist, design modification Becca SeigelBudget, IR specialist Team Organizational Chart

Mission Overview Map out the electromagnetic spectrum at various altitudes and wavelengths Discover the electromagnetic spectrum’s penetration within the lower atmosphere

Hardware Infrared photodiode Ultra violet sensor Optical photodiode

Testing All standard tests (i.e. whip, drop, cold) will be carried out Sensors will be calibrated and tested before being integrated into the empty shell

Schedule September 29 th – Order Parts October 11th – Construction and testing of empty shell finished 13th – Sensor calibration and testing 18th – Construction and testing of shell and sensors together 20th – All tests ( i.e. whip, drop, cold testing) done 25th – Final construction, final testing November 6th – BalloonSat weigh-in by 2:00 pm 7th – LAUNCH!!! December 1st – Data Due, Final Team Presentations and Report due 5th – Design Expo

Budget Item Budgeted CostExtra Cost Total Estimated CostSupplier UV Sensor$35$10-$15 shipping$50 Boston Electronics IR Photodiode$30$10-$15 shipping$45 Boston Electronics Optical Photodiode$30$10-$15 shipping$45 Boston Electronics Batteries$0$15 Boston Electronics Total$95$60-$75$155

Weight Maximum Weight of Entire ESAM Project: 850 g Total Allotted Science Weight: 350 g Total Estimated Science Weight: 150 g

Biggest Worries Budget Lack of Simplicity Severity of impact Lack of sleep